{"id":24309,"date":"2026-02-02T13:41:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T13:41:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1-grid.com\/knowledge\/wordpress-how-to-fix-a-403-forbidden-error\/"},"modified":"2026-02-02T13:41:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T13:41:23","slug":"wordpress-how-to-fix-a-403-forbidden-error","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wordpress-how-to-fix-a-403-forbidden-error\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix the &#8220;403 Forbidden Error&#8221; on WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A&nbsp;<strong>403 Forbidden error&nbsp;<\/strong>appears when your web server understands the request but refuses permission to access the page or resource.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>This is a&nbsp;<strong>server-side permission issue<\/strong>, not a browser or&nbsp;device&nbsp;fault.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide will empower you to understand and resolve a WordPress 403 Forbidden error confidently, while clearly defining when 1-grid can&nbsp;assist&nbsp;and when developer-level intervention is&nbsp;required.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/1-grid-Images-for-KB-Articles-1000-x-600-px-53-1.png\" alt=\"403 Forbidden Error\" class=\"wp-image-34345\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ht-block-toc is-style-rounded htoc htoc--position-wide toc-list-style-plain\" data-htoc-state=\"expanded\"><span class=\"htoc__title\"><span class=\"ht_toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/span><span class=\"htoc__toggle\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><g fill=\"#444\"><path d=\"M15 7H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15 1H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1zM15 13H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"htoc__itemswrap\"><ul class=\"ht_toc_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-common-reasons-this-happens\">Common Reasons This Happens&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-quick-checks-before-troubleshooting\">Quick Checks Before Troubleshooting&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-how-to-fix-a-403-forbidden-error\">How to Fix a 403 Forbidden Error&nbsp;<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-1-check-and-correct-file-permissions\">1. Check and Correct&nbsp;File Permissions&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-2-reset-the-htaccess-file\">2. Reset the&nbsp;.htaccess&nbsp;File&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-3-deactivate-plugins\">3. Deactivate&nbsp;Plugins&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-4-test-your-theme\">4. Test Your&nbsp;Theme&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-5-scan-for-malware\">5. Scan for&nbsp;Malware&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-our-scope-of-support\">Our&nbsp;Scope of Support&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-faqs\">FAQs&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-additional-resources\">Additional&nbsp;Resources&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-common-reasons-this-happens\"><strong>Common Reasons This Happens<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are\u00a0some common reasons that\u00a0the 403 Forbidden error\u00a0happens, which\u00a0we&#8217;ve\u00a0summarised\u00a0clearly for quick understanding.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/cdn.freshdesk.com\/data\/helpdesk\/attachments\/production\/33040372536\/original\/nOPXOIOba-ORpB9120Dc3h1k-AerJSMdOg.png?1588845435\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.9118745332337566;width:432px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-incorrect-file-or-folder-permissions\">Incorrect file or folder permissions\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-corrupted-or-misconfigured-htaccess-file\">Corrupted or misconfigured\u00a0.htaccess\u00a0file\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-faulty-or-over-restrictive-plugins-especially-security-plugins\">Faulty or over-restrictive plugins (especially security plugins)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-theme-permission-conflicts\">Theme permission conflicts\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-malware-or-injected-access-rules\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/antivirus\/malware.html\">Malware<\/a> <\/strong>or injected access rules\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-server-level-security-rules-e-g-modsecurity-firewall-rules\">Server-level security rules (e.g.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/modsecurity.org\/\"><strong>ModSecurity<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0firewall\u00a0rules)\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-quick-checks-before-troubleshooting\"><strong>Quick Checks Before Troubleshooting<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-refresh-the-page-hard-refresh-recommended\">Refresh the page (<a href=\"http:\/\/help.codehs.com\/en\/articles\/4951972-how-to-clear-your-browser-cache-and-hard-refresh\"><strong>hard refresh<\/strong><\/a> recommended)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-clear-browser-cache-or-use-an-incognito-window\"><a href=\"https:\/\/its.uiowa.edu\/services\/how-clear-cache-and-cookies-your-web-browser\"><strong>Clear browser cache<\/strong><\/a> or use an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdesk.tcsedsystem.edu\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/7888977932695-How-do-I-open-an-incognito-private-browser-in-Chrome-Edge-Firefox-and-Safari\">Incognito window<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-confirm-the-url-is-correct\">Confirm the URL is correct\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-disable-vpn-connections-temporarily\">Disable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com\/resource-center\/definitions\/what-is-a-vpn\"><strong>VPN<\/strong><\/a> connections temporarily\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-how-to-fix-a-403-forbidden-error\"><strong>How to Fix a 403 Forbidden Error<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a summary of the most common fixes.&nbsp;Where&nbsp;available,&nbsp;we\u2019ve&nbsp;provided&nbsp;full step-by-step&nbsp;guides to&nbsp;assist&nbsp;you further, and these are&nbsp;available&nbsp;in&nbsp;our&nbsp;Knowledge Base.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-1-check-and-correct-file-permissions\"><strong>1. Check and Correct&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=file+permissions&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>File Permissions<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/cdn.freshdesk.com\/data\/helpdesk\/attachments\/production\/33040373199\/original\/SFV9yzWaDKd0gcd9dspl__ii5eLe2-44iw.png?1588846405\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.4763090824837812;width:456px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-folders-755\">Folders:\u00a0755\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/cdn.freshdesk.com\/data\/helpdesk\/attachments\/production\/33040373342\/original\/jtX1cawetPcErg53JVqHTCPCZoGJaTjljg.png?1588846604\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5924359293356556;width:334px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-files-644\">Files:\u00a0644\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/cdn.freshdesk.com\/data\/helpdesk\/attachments\/production\/33040373287\/original\/j7MEzvT5x2pDjhI74WugCge2hYBHFxzlZA.png?1588846537\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5768307616948323;width:355px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-wp-config-php-644-640-or-600\">wp-config.php:\u00a0644,\u00a0640, or\u00a0600\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-2-reset-the-htaccess-file\"><strong>2. Reset the&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=.htaccess+File&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>.htaccess<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;File<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-rename-or-remove-the-existing-file\">Rename or remove the existing file\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/cdn.freshdesk.com\/data\/helpdesk\/attachments\/production\/33040372998\/original\/8JqdvoXlzUcm9LDTpndDcdJ73eTRZAkOaw.png?1588846131\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.9435806510274596;width:430px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-regenerate-it-via-wordpress-settings-permalinks-save\">Regenerate it via\u00a0<strong>WordPress \u2192 Settings \u2192 Permalinks \u2192 Save<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT:<\/strong>&nbsp;This does&nbsp;<strong>not&nbsp;delete&nbsp;content<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-3-deactivate-plugins\"><strong>3. Deactivate&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=plugins&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Plugins<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-bulk-deactivate-via-dashboard-or\">Bulk\u00a0deactivate\u00a0via the dashboard,\u00a0<strong>or<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-rename-plugins-folder-via-file-manager-ftp\">Rename\u00a0\/plugins\u00a0folder via File Manager \/ FTP\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-reactivate-plugins-one-at-a-time-to-identify-the-cause\">Reactivate plugins one at a time to\u00a0identify\u00a0the cause\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-4-test-your-theme\"><strong>4. Test Your&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=themes&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Theme<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-temporarily-switch-to-a-default-wordpress-theme\">Temporarily switch to a default WordPress theme\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-identify-theme-level-permission-conflicts\">Identify\u00a0theme-level permission conflicts\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-5-scan-for-malware\"><strong>5. Scan for&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wordpress-how-to-clean-malware-redirects-hacked\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Malware<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-malware-can-block-access-to-your-website-so-scanning-this-regularly-is-so-important\">Malware can block access\u00a0to your\u00a0website,\u00a0so scanning this regularly\u00a0is so\u00a0important.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-use-reputable-security-plugins\">Use\u00a0reputable security\u00a0plugins\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-this-makes-backups-critical-for-wordpress-websites\">This makes\u00a0backups\u00a0critical for WordPress websites.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-our-scope-of-support\"><strong>Our&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Scope of Support<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0stuck and need any\u00a0additional\u00a0guidance or support,\u00a0here\u2019s\u00a0an outline of what we can do and what is not within\u00a0our<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Scope of Support<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\/#htoc-standard-support-included\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Included Support<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What We Can Help With<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hosting environment checks\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>File permissions guidance\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to File Manager \/ cPanel \/ Plesk\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Server-level diagnostics where applicable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\/#htoc-11111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Advanced Support (Paid Services)<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What We May Be Able to Assist With<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deep plugin\/theme conflict analysis\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performance and resource optimisation\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom server rule adjustments\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\/#htoc-11111111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Outside Our Scope<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What May Require a Developer<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Modify custom theme or plugin code\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Debug third-party development issues\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean hacked files without a backup or developer involvement\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-faqs\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q. Is a\u00a0403 error\u00a0caused by my hosting?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-q-is-a-403-error-caused-by-my-hosting-not-usually-as-it-is-most-often-linked-to-permissions-plugins-or-security-rules\">Not usually, as\u00a0it is\u00a0most often linked to permissions, plugins, or security rules.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q. Will\u00a0fixing\u00a0this\u00a0error\u00a0delete\u00a0my website?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-q-will-fixing-this-errror-delete-my-website-no-these-steps-do-not-remove-content-when-done-correctly\">No, these steps do not remove content when done correctly.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q. Do I need a developer?\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-q-do-i-need-a-developer-only-if-the-issue-is-caused-by-custom-code-or-deeply-embedded-malware\">Only if the issue is caused by custom code or deeply embedded malware.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q. Should I restore a backup?\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-q-should-i-restore-a-backup-yes-this-is-always-recommended-but-it-is-important-if-the-error-appears-after-recent-changes\">Yes, this is always\u00a0recommended,\u00a0but it\u00a0is important if the error\u00a0appears\u00a0after recent changes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-additional-resources\"><strong>Additional&nbsp;Resources<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=wordpress&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>WordPress:\u00a0All You Need to Stay Connected<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-manage-plugins-in-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Plugin Management for WordPress<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=theme&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Theme Management for WordPress<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/top-10-common-wordpress-issues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>WordPress Common Issues<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-need-additional-support\"><strong>Need Additional Support?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We&#8217;re&nbsp;Here to&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Help<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding&nbsp;how to fix a 403 error on&nbsp;your&nbsp;WordPress website&nbsp;doesn\u2019t&nbsp;have to feel&nbsp;technical&nbsp;with&nbsp;this&nbsp;easy-to-reference guide. Stuck?&nbsp;Check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Scope of&nbsp;Support<\/strong><\/a>, and&nbsp;then contact our Support Team for&nbsp;clarity and&nbsp;guidance&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/contact-us\/<\/strong><\/a>).&nbsp;We&#8217;re&nbsp;ready&nbsp;to see how we can help!&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A&nbsp;403 Forbidden error&nbsp;appears when your web server understands the request but refuses permission to access the page or resource.&nbsp;&nbsp;This is a&nbsp;server-side permission issue, not a browser or&nbsp;device&nbsp;fault.&nbsp; This guide will empower you to understand and resolve a WordPress 403 Forbidden error confidently, while clearly defining when 1-grid can&nbsp;assist&nbsp;and when developer-level&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"ht-kb-category":[1201,24,27],"ht-kb-tag":[48,369,413,422,470,480,622,1046,1112,1150],"class_list":["post-24309","ht_kb","type-ht_kb","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","ht_kb_category-troubleshooting-website","ht_kb_category-website","ht_kb_category-wordpress","ht_kb_tag-48","ht_kb_tag-error","ht_kb_tag-fix","ht_kb_tag-forbidden","ht_kb_tag-hosting","ht_kb_tag-how-to","ht_kb_tag-messages","ht_kb_tag-troubleshooting","ht_kb_tag-website","ht_kb_tag-wordpress"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Fix the &quot;403 Forbidden Error&quot; 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